Phillip Antony Dzwonkewicz

July 12 @ 6:00 pm - 7:00 pm

Phillip Antony Dzwonkewicz, Is 36 and he has been positive for 11 years now.
He is an office manger by day and performer by night.

Phillip was crowned Mr Gay England in June 2018 and he is heading to compete in Mr Gay Europe in August.

His campaign is simple: HIV Doesn’t Define You!

Phillip says “I am hoping that by being visible and present on social media, and using Mr Gay England and Mr Gay Europe as a platform, to open up a dialogue of the reality of living with HIV in 2018 and smashing that 80s imagery for good. They need to know they know one of us”

The conversation with Phillip on YouTube

Phil Dzwonkiewicz, Mr Gay England 2018, is using his platform for a campaign to combat stigma in ‘HIV Doesn’t Define You’. In this short video series ‘Busting HIV Stigma With Mr Gay England’ he talks to 56 Dean Street about being diagnosed with HIV, some of the complexities of living with HIV, and rediscovering self-worth.

The Full Conversation with Phillip:Busting HIV Stigma with Mr Gay England
[15 Minutes and 45 Seconds]

Mr Gay England: What was your reaction to being diagnosed with HIV?
[1 Minute and 7 Seconds]

How did you disclose your status to friends and family?
[1 Minute and 50 Seconds]

Does it feel better being open about your status?
[1 Minute and 18 Seconds]

How did you come to terms with your diagnosis yourself?
[1 Minute and 42 Seconds]

Have you experienced stigma for your status?
[2 Minute and 20 Seconds]

Can you tell us about your campaign to combat HIV stigma?
[2 Minute and 20 Seconds]